Obituaries and Death Notices

Information about current and former Wayne County, Indiana residents and community members who have died. These obituaries are gathered from area funeral homes and other sources.

Richard Cyril “Cy” Vervaet Richard Cyril “Cy” Vervaet, 56, of Richmond, passed away on Tuesday, September 24. Cy was born on March 7, 1963 in Landstuhl, Germany to Richard Gregg Vervaet, Sr. and Judith Ann Sheets Vervaet. Cy was a painting contractor when his health permitted. He enjoyed painting, working in his flower gardens and singing karaoke. Cy will […] — (Posted September 25, 2019)

Dustin Patrick Goodwin Dustin Patrick Goodwin, 30, of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly, at his home Sunday (September 15, 2019). He was born May 22, 1989, to Darryl Goodwin and Remi Sloan. He was a lifelong resident of Richmond. Dustin was a talented mechanic and model builder, he was obsessed with Hondas, especially his hatch and he loved his […] — (Posted September 25, 2019)

Patty McFall Patty McFall, 76, of Milton, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2019, at Reid Health in Richmond. She was born on February 3, 1943, in Connersville, Indiana, and is the daughter of John William Elliott and Edna Mattix Elliott. On February 27, 1989, she married Joseph McFall in Las Vegas, Nevada. Patty retired in July […] — (Posted September 24, 2019)

Marilyn June (Starr) Kleiman MCCORDSVILLE – Marilyn June (Starr) Kleiman, age 86, of McCordsville, passed away Monday, September 16, 2019. She was born in Centerville, Indiana, on July 13, 1933 to Don and Vergie Starr. She graduated from Centerville High School. She received her bachelors in elementary education from Miami University in Ohio in 1954 and went on to […] — (Posted September 24, 2019)

Maurice Q. Pentecost Maurice Q. Pentecost, 99, of Greenwood, died Thursday, September 19, 2019, at Aspen Trace Senior Living in Greenwood. A Union County native, Maurice was born August 31, 1920, to Emerson and Emma Quick Pentecost. He was a 1938 graduate of Kitchel High School. On June 4, 1940, he married the former Emma Jane Miller who […] — (Posted September 24, 2019)

Margaret L. Nichols Wells RICHMOND, Ind. – Margaret L. Nichols Wells, age 98, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, September 23, 2019, at Ambassador Healthcare. Margaret was born February 1, 1921, in Lenoir City, Tennessee, to Will D. and Stella Nichols, the youngest of six children. She married Ralph Wells in 1939 and lived in Tennessee until moving to Richmond […] — (Posted September 24, 2019)

Sherry Jean Davis RICHMOND, Ind. – Sherry Jean Davis, age 66, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, September 22, 2019, at Reid Health. Born December 31, 1952, in Richmond, Indiana, to Gene and Louella Parks Prewitt, Sherry was a life-long resident of Wayne County. She graduated from Northeastern High School in 1970. Sherry was a cafeteria worker at Julia […] — (Posted September 24, 2019)

Michael William Hannah Michael William Hannah of Richmond, Indiana, died on September 18, 2019, at Reid Memorial Hospital after a short battle with cancer. Michael was born on December 26, 1953, in Queens, NY, the son of Quentin and Helen Hannah. He grew up in Hicksville, NY, with his siblings Quentin and Kathy. Following high school, Michael enlisted […] — (Posted September 24, 2019)

Anthony “Tony” Phillips Anthony “Tony” Phillips, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on September 24, 2019. He was born on December 11, 1963 to Ellen (Bob) Mattingly and Kenneth (Lora “Susie”) Phillips. Anthony attended Richmond Community Schools. He enjoyed drag racing, motorcycles and working on cars. He is survived by his loving wife Kimberly Phillips (Married on March 27, […] — (Posted September 24, 2019)

Gloria Jones Foster Gloria Jones Foster February 13, 1935 – September 23, 2019 Arrangements are pending at Community Family Funeral Home, Richmond — (Posted September 24, 2019)

John Boyd Luellen III NEW LISBON – John Boyd Luellen III, 71, passed away Friday evening September 20, 2019, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. A lifelong resident of Henry County, John was born in New Castle, Indiana on May 10, 1948. John grew up in the New Lisbon community and graduated from Straughn High School with the class […] — (Posted September 23, 2019)

Eric Nead On Wednesday, September 18, 2019, Eric Nead, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away at the age of 62. Eric was born on August 24, 1957 in Rushville, Indiana to Albert and Valetta (Clifford) Nead. He was a Lincoln High School graduate of the class of 1975. Eric spent over 40 years in the […] — (Posted September 22, 2019)

Dorothy Lorene Phillips Dorothy Lorene Phillips, 93, a lifelong Hagerstown resident, passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at Friends Fellowship Community, where she had resided for the past year. Dorothy was born in Hagerstown on April 1, 1926 to Arch and Helen (Miller) Knapp. In addition to her parents, she was […] — (Posted September 20, 2019)

Amy E. Ladd Amy E. Ladd, age 53, of Williamsburg, Indiana, lost her battle with cancer Thursday, September 19, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family. Amy was born January 16, 1966, in New Castle, Indiana, to James W. and Lois Laymon Ladd Sr. She was a native of Williamsburg, but appreciated the Central California ocean, beautiful […] — (Posted September 20, 2019)

Betty Jane (Rudisell) Scruggs Betty Jane (Rudisell) Scruggs, age 87, of Hagerstown, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. She was born in Cambridge City on January 3rd, 1932 to Oris and Rebecca Rudisell. She graduated from Lincoln High School. She often reminisced of times with her six sisters and meeting interesting people while working at […] — (Posted September 20, 2019)

Robert Eugene “Bob” Sharpe Robert Eugene “Bob” Sharpe, age 87, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at Arbor Trace. Born July 25, 1932, in Richmond, Indiana, to Kenneth and Lillian Stowe Sharpe, Bob lived in Richmond most of his life. He graduated from Richmond High School and attended Community College of the Air Force. Bob joined the […] — (Posted September 19, 2019)

Dorothy Belle Leeson Dorothy Belle Leeson, 96, of Cambridge City passed away the evening of September 16th at Stonebrooke Nursing and Rehabilitation of New Castle. Born to the late James and Nellie (Michael) Lane, Dorothy was born on February 11, 1923 in Lewisville, Indiana. She graduated from Lewisville High School with the class of 1941 and later the […] — (Posted September 17, 2019)

Clyde Clinton Coon Clyde Clinton Coon, 78, of Economy, died Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Ambassador health Care, Centerville. He was born February 13, 1941 to William and Mini Coon. Survivors include 2 siblings, William Coon and Bertha Coon; 2 children, William Joseph Coon and Tamara Ann Coon; 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, […] — (Posted September 17, 2019)

Martha L. Henderson Martha L. Henderson, 82, of Liberty passed away September 12, 2019, at Reid Health. She was born September 3, 1937, in Richmond to James and Helen Gee and lived in the Richmond area all her life. She retired from Earlham College where she worked in catering, and was a member of Kirk Little V.F.W. Post […] — (Posted September 13, 2019)

Marvin L. Brown Marvin L. Brown, age 84 of New Paris, OH died Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. Born on July 4, 1935 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana, he was the son of the late Byron H. & Mary E. (Mikesell) Brown. Marvin was a 1953 Jefferson High School graduate and served […] — (Posted September 13, 2019)

Robert E. Mullins Robert E. Mullins, age 73, of Richmond, died Tuesday morning (September 10, 2019) at Reid Health. He was born in Richmond on September 30, 1945, to William and Hazel Mae Dill Mullins and had lived here all of his life. He was a retired 39-year employee of Dana Corporation. He enjoyed boating, spending time with […] — (Posted September 13, 2019)

Martin L. “Marty” Fries Martin L. “Marty” Fries, age 66, formerly of Richmond, died Monday morning (September 9, 2019) at HealthPark Care Center in Fort Myers, Florida. He was born in Connersville, Indiana on December 18, 1952 to Raymond and June Crouse Fries. He was a graduate of Connersville High School and moved to Richmond in 1976 where he […] — (Posted September 13, 2019)

Charles H. Theobald IV FORTVILLE – Charles H. Theobald IV, age 45, of Fortville, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019. He was born in Richmond on August 15, 1974, to Charles H. Theobald III and Susan Cotter. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1992. He served in the U.S. Marines from January 24, 1994 through January 23, […] — (Posted September 12, 2019)

Sharika L. Taylor Sharika L. Taylor September 9, 1976 – September 11, 2019 Arrangements are pending from Community Family Funeral Home, Richmond — (Posted September 12, 2019)

Justin Alexander Agnew Justin Alexander Agnew was born November 17, 1985, to Lee Agnew Jr. and Joyce Brinkley. Justin passed away September 9, 2019. Although Justin struggled with his demons, he had a heart of gold. Justin loved spending time with his family, especially his daughters, playing cards, and listening to music. He most recently had a job […] — (Posted September 12, 2019)

David “Doc” Richard Holwager, DDS David “Doc” Richard Holwager, DDS, passed away Friday, September 6th at the age of 65. David was born October 26, 1953, in Marion County, Indiana, to Joe and Jean (Jontz) Holwager. He graduated from Indiana University in 1976 and went on to graduate, with honors, from the IU School of Dentistry in 1982. David then […] — (Posted September 11, 2019)

Phyllis J. McQueen Phyllis J. McQueen, 84, went to her Heavenly home, while a patient at Caroleton Healthcare Center in Connersville, Indiana, on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. She was born on June 12, 1935 in Connersville, Indiana, to William McKinley and Gertrude L. Vest Templeton – both of who preceded her in death. She married Vernon McQueen on […] — (Posted September 11, 2019)

Linda Sue Holmes Linda Sue Holmes, 75, of Richmond passed away September 10, 2019, at Golden Living Center – Golden Rule. She was born December 11, 1943, in Booneville, Kentucky to Tom and Lucy Dean Halcomb and lived in Centerville most of her life. Linda was a hard worker raising two children as a single mother. She worked […] — (Posted September 11, 2019)

Faye K. Monroe Faye K. Monroe, 83, of Winchester, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019, at Reid Hospital in Richmond. She was born on August 8, 1936, in Fountain City, IN, to Jack and Frances (Johnson) Ballard. Faye attended Lynn High School. She was a nursing aide at the Randolph County Hospital. She was a past Brownie […] — (Posted September 11, 2019)

George H. Grieswell II George H. Grieswell II October 28, 1933 – September 6, 2019 Joined his loving wife Martha Friday, September 6, 2019 at the age of 85. Patriarch of 5 generations. Loving dad of Kathy (the late Jeff) Lieber, Lisa (Jim) Burkman, Melinda (Mark) Schmidbauer and Amy (Don) Marks. Proud grandpa of 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and […] — (Posted September 11, 2019)